The Public Health M.P.H. program is a minimum of 51-54 credits. Upon completion of the 51-54 hour, five semester M.P.H. program, graduates will be qualified to earn voluntary professional certification by taking the National Board of Public Health Examiners Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam. Students choose one of two emphasis areas: Epidemiology Health promotion

PUBLIC HEALTH CAREER OUTLOOK AND OPPORTUNITIES According to 2020 EMSI research, job opportunities are expected to grow 11% in West Michigan, 7% in Michigan, and 10% in the U.S. by 2024. The median annual wage for public health professionals varies per job title but was reported to be between $58,884 and $94,913. M.P.H. graduates often hold the following job titles: Health Educator Epidemiologist Food Inspector Infectious Disease Specialist Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Policy Analyst Advocacy Director Grant Writer Health Department Director Environmental Health Inspector